Curran
Every Curran since 1916 — 1,188 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Curran
Curran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,912 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,188 American babies have been named Curran. Its peak came in 1993, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Curran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Curran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #9,912 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,461 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,613 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,722 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,316 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,712 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,347 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,730 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,386 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,244 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,097 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,164 |
| 2013 | — | — | 28 | #3,678 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,916 |
| 2011 | — | — | 30 | #3,529 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,710 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,307 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,425 |
| 2007 | — | — | 28 | #3,706 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34 | #3,167 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,635 |
| 2004 | — | — | 34 | #2,959 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30 | #3,132 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,991 | 23 | #3,688 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,631 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,076 | 33 | #2,751 |
| 1995 | — | — | 41 | #2,034 |
| 1990 | — | — | 39 | #1,950 |
| 1985 | — | — | 16 | #2,970 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,293 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,841 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Curran in 2025?
Curran ranked #9,912 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Curran?
1,188 babies have been named Curran in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Curran most popular?
Curran peaked in 1993, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Curran a boy or girl name?
Curran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Curran rising or falling?
Curran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.